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Money Poured Into Cleantech in 2021; Poised to Do the Same in ’22 – Funding Trends Insight from Obvious Ventures, Norton Rose Fulbright, Stonepeak Infra Partners & More

January 31, 2022

Asset owners and investors poured money into cleantech and sustainability-related projects and funds last year. And they’re poised to do the same this year, even as humans continue...

More Data, Better Reporting Crucial to Meeting Goals of COP26

December 9, 2021

Key COP26 insights for institutional investors from MSCI, Cambridge Associates, PIMCO, Schroders and more.

Battery Storage Companies & Projects Attracting Big Institutional Dollars Amid Focus on Green Real Assets

November 23, 2021

We take a look at some of the most notable fund-raisings and new funds in sustainable infrastructure from the past few weeks, and a closer look at what’s driving money into battery...

Engage, Don’t Divest: How Temasek Plans to Decarbonize Its Portfolio

October 8, 2021

Despite owning large stakes in sectors with heavy carbon emissions, the Singapore state-owned investor aims to slash emissions in half by 2030, and to net-zero by mid-century. Engagement,...

Deep Dive: Asset Owners and Managers Sharpen Focus on Physical Risks of Climate Change

September 16, 2021

Asset managers and asset owners are ramping up the pressure on companies to get them to disclose details on the physical risks they face from climate change. It’s a crucial step...

Inst’l Demand Grows for A Variety of Sustainable Investment Strategies

July 26, 2021

Billions of dollars are flowing into sustainability projects and cleantech focused funds, with more on the horizon.

Net-Zero Portfolio Shift Gains Speed Among Large Asset Owners

April 9, 2021

The University of Michigan is just one of the latest institutional investors to pledge to decarbonize its investment portfolio in the coming years. We look at what will drive further...

The Green Investments of the Biggest Asset Owners: NYS Common, Japan’s GPIF, CDPQ, Washington State & Others

December 30, 2020

New York Common, GPIF, Canada Pension Plan and more: they're all pouring billions of dollars into renewables, agri-tech and other sustainable and cleantech investments

Higher ESG Scores Have Improved Bond Performance, MSCI Study Finds

December 10, 2020

New research from MSCI draws a bright line under the growing practice of considering a company’s ESG score when making fixed income investment decisions.

Investors Embrace Climate, Social Justice and More Post-Pandemic and Pre-Biden

November 20, 2020

As investors shake off the dust from the pandemic and the bruising presidential election, they’re taking fresh looks at everything from climate and human capital to social justice...